The census was recorded in census registers, which include a title page summary and the enumeration pages with detailed information for each address taken. The text of the census is written in English.

The census was recorded in census registers, which include a title page summary and the enumeration pages with detailed information for each address taken. The text of the census is written in English.

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The census is reliable as the person who provided the information. Therefore, it is recommended to use this information as a way to continue research in other vital records such as civil and church records.

The census is reliable as the person who provided the information. Therefore, it is recommended to use this information as a way to continue research in other vital records such as civil and church records.

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== Record Content ==

== Record Content ==

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The key genealogical facts found in this collection contain the following information:

The key genealogical facts found in this collection contain the following information:

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=== Searching the Images ===

=== Searching the Images ===

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To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br>⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br>⇒Select the "Region Name" category<br>⇒Select the "District Name" category<br>⇒Select the "Name of Town/Village" category which takes you to the images<br>

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To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br>⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br>⇒Select the "Region Name" category<br>⇒Select the "District Name" category<br>⇒Select the "Name of Town/Village" category which takes you to the images<br>

Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.

Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.

Record Description

This collection will include records from 1982 to 1984.

The census was recorded in census registers, which include a title page summary and the enumeration pages with detailed information for each address taken. The text of the census is written in English.

The 1984 Ghana census was conducted with 140 local councils as administrative units. The enumeration registers have the imprinted year of 1982; however the census was conducted in March of 1984. The statistics for the census in 1984 recorded a population figure of 12.3 million inhabitants. The greatest concentration of population in 1984 was to the South of the Kwahu Plateau.

The census allows the government to gather statistical information on the growth of the population and many other social factors.

The census is reliable as the person who provided the information. Therefore, it is recommended to use this information as a way to continue research in other vital records such as civil and church records.

For a list of records by date or locality currently published in this collection, select the Browse link from the collection landing page.

Citation for This Collection

The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher and archive for the original records.

Record Content

The key genealogical facts found in this collection contain the following information:

Enumeration area and detailed address of house

Name of town/village

Full name of members present on census night

Relationship to head of household

Gender, age, birthplace, and nationality of household members

Level of education of each person

Occupation of each person

Employment status

Names of visitors present on census night

Names of members absent on census night

How to Use the Records

Beginning Your Search

To begin your search, it would be helpful if you knew the following information:

Name of ancestor

Approximate year of birth

Place of birth

Searching the Images

To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page⇒Select the "Region Name" category⇒Select the "District Name" category⇒Select the "Name of Town/Village" category which takes you to the images

Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.

Unable to find Information?

If you are unable to find information in civil or church registers, the census is the next good source to find vital and other interesting information.

This census has a treasure of information which could allow a researcher to continue research in other vital sources.

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